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04/22/2020Contagion ControlsOrion Assessment Services and Orion Registrar, Inc. launch the Contagion Controls – Facility Management certification program for retail.
The only certification program for Contagion Controls!
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03/13/2020Coronavirus - Announcement / AnnonceAs many of you are actively managing or preparing your families, clients, and businesses for Coronavirus outbreaks around the world, the impact of these events are unprecedented. We recognize the gravity of the situation and our top priorities are always for the health and safety
for all.
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11/25/2019Orion attends annual QALEN (Quality Assurance for Language Education Network) symposium in ManchesterQALEN members enjoyed a highly successful 2019 Symposium this November, held in the excellent British Council facility in Manchester. Hosted by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS) and Accreditation UK, the event further developed the collaboration of the world’s leading English language quality assurance bodies on a number of major projects.Read More

01/25/2019Orion Assessment Service certifies Global Language Translations and Consulting, Inc. (GLTaC) to the ASTM F3130-18 standard Orion Assessment Services first again in language standards certificationOrion Assessment Services has officially become the first audit organization to certify a translation firm to the recently published ASTM F3130-2018 standard. This milestone means that Global Language Translations and Consulting, Inc. (GLTaC) is the first and only language translation firm certified to the ASTM standard. Read More

06/04/2018Orion Assessments certifies first Canadian firm, BG Communications International, to ISO 18587 Post Editing of Machine Translation OutputTORONTO, ON, May 30, 2018 – Orion Assessment Services has officially become the first assessment service provider in Canada to certify a translation firm to the recently published ISO 18587 standard. This milestone means Montreal’s BG Communications International is the first and only language translation firm in Canada certified for human post-editing of machine translation output to the ISO standard. Read More

“Orion Assessment Services expressed interest in being able to provide certification services in the food industry under our accreditation to Canada and other parts of the world and we are happy to partner with them in this endeavor,” said Gary Smith, Director of Eurofins Food Safety Systems.

The partnership will allow Eurofins to broaden their BRC Global Standards and GFSI scheme auditing resource base and provide them additional expertise in BRC to utilize. It will also allow Orion Assessment Services to operate under the Eurofins accreditation for BRC, SQF and FSSC 22000 schemes.

Orion is pleased to announce the release of Accreditation Handbook. The handbook is intended to help language learning institutions gain a better understanding the accreditation process of leading them to a successful outcome.

We are pleased to welcome Aaron Campbell to the Orion team as the Vice President, Agri-Food Safety. Aaron will be leading Orion’s food initiative and comes to us with almost 20 years of experience including ten years in Management within the food manufacturing industry and 10 years as a consultant, auditor, and trainer. He also acted as the Technical Manager for Agri-Food at a certification body.

Aaron will be working closely with Orion Registrar, Inc. to help obtain accreditation to BRC and move the Gluten Free Certification program to an accredited status.

If you have any questions for Aaron, he can be reached at:
acampbell@orioncan.com
647-882-6887 Read More

10/12/2016“Language Quality Assurance Agencies Meet in Washington for the Third QALEN Symposium” Representatives from five countries and eight language quality assurance agencies gathered in Washington, DC from September 8-10, 2016, for the third annual symposium of the Quality Assurance in Language Education Network (QALEN).Read More

09/18/2015Languages Canada and Orion Assessment Services of Canada are the latest quality assurance and accrediting bodies to join the Quality Assurance in Language Education Network (QALEN)

As Canada’s representative body for language education, Languages Canada’s Quality Assurance Scheme protects international students and upholds Canada’s reputation as a quality study destination for language students. Canadian language education standards are the copyright of Languages Canada and are set by sector experts and members. Orion Assessment Services, an independent accrediting body, is a recognized and respected auditing firm responsible for Canada’s Accreditation Scheme.

“This new partnership signifies the importance of collaboration between standard setting and accrediting bodies and the great advantage of harmonizing accreditation schemes,” says David Huebel, President of Orion Assessment Services of Canada.

After completing the mapping of principles and process, QALEN’s MOU signatories number seven bodies across 12 jurisdictions and includes: NEAS, FELTOM, ACCET, English New Zealand, ABLS, Accreditation UK and now Languages Canada and Orion.

“As the standard setting and representative body for Canada’s language education sector, Languages Canada is looking forward to engaging in discussion with our international counterparts around the continuous improvement of standards, there’s a lot we can learn and a lot we can contribute,” says Julian Inglis, Business Development and Program Manager, ELP, at University of Guelph and Languages Canada Board member.

QALEN represents many of the world’s leading providers in language education.

ABOUT LANGUAGES CANADA
Languages Canada is a not-for-profit association representing more than 225 private and public language education members across Canada that offer accredited English and French programs.

ABOUT ORION ASSESSMENT SERVICES
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09/10/2015Free Webinar: ISO 17100 Translation Services

The new International Standard ISO 17100 on Translation Services was recently published (official date of publication: 2015-05-01). Many organizations are enhancing their competitive advantage by seeking certification to this internationally recognized standard. Webinar will be in English.

This one (1) hour interactive session will:
• Provide an overview of the ISO standard and differences from EN15038.
• Explain how to prepare for certification; and,
• Detail the steps required for certification.

To learn more, click above to join this free 1 Hour Webinar on September 24, 2015, 1:00 pm EST.
Space is limited to 100 online attendees – so book early! Read More

The new International Standard ISO 17100 on Translation Services has just been published (official date of publication: 2015-05-01). In the member countries of the European Committee for Standardisation this standard will be endorsed as European Standard EN ISO 17100 and will replace EN 15038.

Given the two Standards are more or less identical in their technical content, LICS had issued ISO 17100 certificates to all EN 15038 organizations (see attached). At this time, your EN 15038 certificates will no longer be valid and you will have to refrain from promoting your EN 15038 certification status. These certificates will have a new date of issue, the date of initial issue as well as the expiry date, and the due dates for surveillance remain unchanged. This means that you will remain at the same point in your audit cycle, and all future audits will be conducted to ISO 17100. (please see attached the ISO 17100 certification scheme from LICS). We suggest you obtain a copy of the standard which can be purchased at www.iso.org.

Should you have any question regarding the new documents, please do not hesitate to call or email.
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11/07/2014Following a Gluten Free Diet Just Got Easier -- New App!!!

30 PT Design Inc., based in Parry Sound, Ontario and the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA), jointly announced today the launch of Gluten-Free 24/7, an app that assists those dealing with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, as they shop for safe gluten-free foods and ingredients. The App, which may be accessed from an Apple Device, allows users to review ingredients in products to determine if they contain gluten or not and registered users also have further administrative capabilities.

To download the App or to view it in your browser, visit http://www.glutenfree247.ca.Read More

04/02/2014CGSB 131.10 - Now part of the Translation Bureau's supplier qualification criteria!Earlier this year, the Translation Bureau issued a Request for Supply Arrangements to build a new list of pre-qualified suppliers in the categories of Official Languages Translation, and Transcription and Desktop Publishing. For Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers, getting pre-qualified can be a pretty tough pill to swallow unless you are certified to CGSB 131.10.Read More

The market demand for gluten-free products is growing as more and more Canadians are affected by gluten intolerance and sensitivities. The Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) created the Gluten-Free Certification Program in an effort to provide consumers with greater availability and choice in gluten-free foods that comply with Canada’s Food and Drug Regulations for these products.

The certification program was developed to give consumers confidence that a product bearing the Gluten Free Certification mark is safe to consume.

Orion is pleased to announce that we are now able to certify to this standard. For more information please contact us at info@orioncan.com.Read More

01/02/2013Orion Achieves e3 Accreditation from ANSI

Orion Registrar, Inc. has just received accreditation approval to offer certification to the ANSI/BIFMA e3 - Furniture Sustainability Standard.

This standard applies to companies that manufacture office furniture and includes criteria for evaluating materials selection and useage; energy and atmosphere; human and ecosystem health; and social responsibility impacts.
For more information please contact us at info@orioncan.comRead More

05/10/2012CAN/CGSB-131.10-2008 Certification Preparation Guide Looking to get certified for CAN/CGSB-131.10-2008? AILIA has developed a "Certification Preparation Guide" to help you through the process. Read More

09/01/2010Languages Canada Announces New Accreditation Services Provider September 1, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario. Languages Canada is pleased to announce that Orion Assessment Services of Canada Inc. has been contracted to provide the Accreditation Services for the Languages Canada Quality Assurance Scheme. Earlier this year, Languages Canada began the search for an independent and experienced provider of accreditation services charged with handling all aspects of accreditation.Read More

05/12/2009CGSB 131 / Translation Standard

On May 12, 2009, AILIA launched the largest translation standard certification program in the world. Developed by the Canadian General Standards Board and approved by the Standards Council of Canada, CGSB-131.10 is now the National Standard for Translation Services.

AILIA has contracted Orion Assessment Services of Canada Inc. to provide the 3rd party, independent audits as part of the certification process. Read More